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Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS, is a chronic disease that has everything to do with gut bacteria. You might see symptoms of IBS within your family history, and know that eating healthy is extremely important for managing symptoms. We will be talking about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), what IBS attacks are, and how long an IBS attack lasts.

With every young adult comes a first heartbreak. It is inevitable in life to experience heartbreak, whether it is immediately forgotten or sticks with you for life. Most parents tell their children, "oh, you just have a broken heart, it'll mend." However, what they likely didn't know is that Heart Syndrome is a true phenomenon. There is extremely low mortality from it, but there are cases. Heart muscle failure occurs when the body is overcome with extreme emotional or physical stress. In this article, learn more about this syndrome and why maintaining optimal heart health is so important for optimal health and longevity.

This article will discuss adenomyosis vs. endometriosis, learning the difference between the two and how they affect menstrual cycles, digestion, chronic pelvic pain, and other symptoms. Learn the difference between the symptoms and presentation of adenomyosis and endometriosis, and how both these diseases affect women.

If you've been gaining weight, you may have an imbalance in your hormones. Many women and men experience a slowing metabolism. Optimal levels of hormones occur in our bodies at about age 25 and normally decline as we get older. Aging and hormone imbalances can make weight management harder. In this article, we'll go over how hormones control our body and some effective treatments to lose extra pounds.

A fungal skin infection is a widespread occurrence. These skin infections can easily be remedied with at-home oils. Most fungal skin infections are easily mitigated. In this article, learn why you should wear clean clothes, how various oils have healing properties, and what to do if a fungal infection is bothering you.

Treatment of uterine fibroids isn't always surgical. There are ways to avoid surgical fibroid removal, and a few of those ways involve holistic preventative measures. Changing key things in your everyday lifestyle can help shrink your fibroids. Fibroid symptoms range from none to severe; some women have painful periods or heavy menstrual periods. In this article, you can learn about how fibroid development occurs, and how to treat fibroids naturally as much as possible.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a genetic and hormonal disorder that affects women of reproductive age. It is characterized by multiple cysts in the ovaries, irregular menstrual cycles, and signs of excess androgens like DHEA and testosterone. PCOS often includes a chronic low-grade inflammatory condition. Polycystic ovarian syndrome can also involve insulin sensitivity. Many long-term health risks can come with PCOS, and some of those conditions include cardiovascular disease. Let's dive into this condition and better understand why an anti-inflammatory diet will help you through this journey.

Ready to fight that bacterial infection that has been compromising your health? There are a multitude of natural remedies that treat issues like small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Some of the oils that can be beneficial to your health are olive oil and thyme essential oil. Prescription antibiotics can cause a variety of side effects; that is why you may want to work with your doctor to incorporate an all-natural antibiotic into your regimen. In this article, you will learn what a natural antibiotic is, how it kills bacteria, and which natural antibiotics are the best ones to consider.

A bacterial or viral infection can evolve into a serious disease that someone can develop. Similarly, the symptoms of meningitis can be severe and also a telling way to prompt further evaluation and treatment. Bacterial infections are a common cause of meningitis and can cause life-threatening medical conditions. With your health at increased risk, it is important to avoid these potential complications. In this article, we're going to discuss viral meningitis, bacterial meningitis, meningococcal vaccine, and disease control.

Inflammatory bowel disease is studied actively. Patients with a history of inflammatory bowel disease may have severe ulcerative colitis. Clinical trials are currently being run to extend the duration of clinical remission. However, more research needs to be done on this severe disease. Physicians recommend medical therapy for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. This article discusses ulcerative colitis, maintenance therapy, and maintaining remission.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is known to come with a variety of symptoms. For example, irritable bowel syndrome often comes with incredible abdominal pain. Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms can vary and some can greatly affect bowel function. This article will address what irritable bowel syndrome is, what chronic disease is, the impact of autoimmunity on IBS, and what a functional bowel disorder is.

The causes of secondary hypertension come from your body already having an underlying disease. This form of high blood pressure is caused by another medical condition. If you realize that your blood pressure is increasing, you should take preventative measures immediately. One way to control your blood pressure is to monitor your systolic and diastolic blood pressure. In this article, we're going to cover high blood pressure, secondary hypertension, and resistant hypertension. You'll learn about the risk factors to which you may be susceptible and how to prevent secondary hypertension.